The Territorial Command of Faro of the GNR, through the Criminal Investigation Nucleus of Loulé, detained eight men on Friday morning in the municipality of Loulé, on suspicion of circulation smuggling. The operation began as part of a policing action during which the military personnel detected suspicious movements related to the supply and logistical support of a vessel. The suspects were intercepted near a light goods vehicle.
During the action, the GNR seized a light goods vehicle and 150 jerrycans containing fuel, each with a capacity of 25 litres. Two surveillance cameras, a mobile phone and 100 euros in cash were also seized.
The eight detained men will be brought before the Judicial Court of Loulé, where the respective precautionary measures will be determined. The operation had the support of the Territorial Subdetachment of Quarteira, the Territorial Post of Vilamoura and the Intervention Detachment of Faro.
